Castles · Central Scotland
Aros Castle
In or near Lochaline.
Aros Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aros Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5321°, -5.9649°.
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Heritage listing
Aros Castle, also known as Dounarwyse Castle, is a ruined 13th-century castle near Salen on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. The castle overlooks the Sound of Mull.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aros Castle, also known as Dounarwyse Castle, is a ruined 13th-century castle near Salen on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. The castle overlooks the Sound of Mull.
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Background
History
The castle was probably built by one of the MacDougall lords of Lorn in the 13th century. Documentary evidence from the late 14th century records it as Dounarwyse Castle in the possession of the Lords of the Isles. The castle was initially a stronghold of the Clan MacDougall. When they backed the losing side in the dispute between Edward I and Robert de Bruys, their lands were declared forfeit and the castle was given by King Robert to Angus Og of Islay Lord of the Isles and Clan Donald. During the late 14th and 15th centuries, it was used as an occasional base by the Lords of the Isles, at which time it was known as Dounarwyse Castle. When, some centuries later, the latter tried to conquer…
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- Coordinates
- 56.5321, -5.9649
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA72 6JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- visitmullandiona.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2805188 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aros Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aros Castle - exterior.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Old Bridge, Aros, Mull
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
White House of Aros
Manor houses · 0.7 km
Tur Mor
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Salen Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Boat wrecks
Museums · 1.5 km
Mull, Salen
Vineyards · 1.8 km
Salen Bay Campsite
Campsites · 1.9 km
Salen
Islands · 2.0 km
Rondo
Other places · 3.3 km
standing stone 540m NNE of Killiechronan Farm
Windmills · 3.7 km
SS Hispania
Other places · 3.9 km
Sound of Mull
Islands · 4.0 km
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White House of Aros
White House of Aros — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Where to eat & stay near Aros Castle
Places to stay
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Salen Bay Campsite
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Killiechronan Campsite
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Tobermory Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aros Castle?
- Aros Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA72 6JP).
- What is Aros Castle?
- Aros Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Aros Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA72 6JP.
- Who owns Aros Castle?
- Aros Castle is owned by |open_to_public =.
- Is Aros Castle a listed building?
- Aros Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Aros Castle charge admission?
- Aros Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aros Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA72 6JP. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.